Musings on Mother's Day
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
I will never forget that day in 1993 when I became Mom. I had waited and waited it seemed like for ages but when it finally came on December 24 I felt very small, inadequate and overwhelmingly grateful. As I looked at this little bundle of love with dancing brown eyes and olive skin I was captivated by her beauty. Hmm, I still am. Once more this Mother’s Day I gave thanks to the One Who planned it all from the beginning. I gave praise to the One Who continues to give me wisdom and guidance for each step, each stage of parenting.
This year our Mother’s Day was different. Nana is now in heaven and we miss her quiet presence and loving ways. The girls and I went to the cemetery, placed a lovely wreathe of blue, yellow and white flowers there and had a sweet time of remembering. Then we celebrated by eating cheeseburgers, fries and birthday cake. It was Papa’s birthday and we helped him celebrate his day.
Everyone has a birthday. A time when their life began on earth. Some families celebrate it by a big meal, lots of friends, etc. We usually begin the day with singing the birthday song over the phone so we called Papa can sang to him. Adoption softens the heart and my girls are both sensitive to loss. Their hearts go out to their Papa who is now facing life without his partner of 62 years. Their love and care are the healing balm that helps him face each day.
Always I whisper a quiet prayer for the women who gave birth to my two precious treasures. Both girls are thriving in every way. It is a joy to see and oftentimes I wish that I could communicate that to her heart. Loss opened up the way for adoption. Out of pain came beauty. Out of ashes came beauty and so much joy.
It is always so when we give it time and allow God to work. The pains of today only prepare our hearts to give even more to others. It seems to work that way.
So thank you mothers wherever you are for loving and caring for your precious adopted children. They are special gifts from the Fathers Hand. It may not be easy but it is good. And He will faithfully guide as all along the way.
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